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Howard Levy Named Harmonica Player of the Year, Hosts "A Chat with Bela Fleck" at HLHS
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Christen
Original “Flecktones" Bandmates Howard Levy and Bela Fleck Reunite in the Studio ArtistWorks, Inc. (AWI) Howard Levy, recently named the SPAH Harmonica Player of the Year, has completed a busy month by recording “A Chat with Bela Fleck," a two-part exclusive video series available only at the Howard Levy Harmonica School online in which the two compare creative processes, the incredible uniqueness of their banjo and harmonica playing styles, and how they synergize to create a legendary sound. Fleck and ...
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Free Full Set of Charts for the First 75 High School Jazz Bands to Apply
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Michael Ricci
The first 75 High School Jazz bands to apply to 2011 Swing Central High School Jazz Band Competition & Workshop will receive the following sets of charts free of charge: “Jada" by Oliver Nelson “After You've Gone" Arranged by Bill Holman “Slide's Derangement" by Slide Hampton Swing Central High School Jazz Band Competition & Workshop March 30-April 1, 2011 Savannah Music Festival promotes the growth of jazz music by providing students with access to world-class jazz ...
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Northeastern University Celebrates Saxophone Legend John Coltrane in Boston, September 16-18
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MassJazz: Jazz in Massachusetts
Boston is celebrating John Coltrane - one of America's most influential musicians—the week of September 16-18, 2010 at Northeastern University with a series of lectures, audio visual exhibits and a concert. The idea for an annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert was initiated in 1977 by a group of Black American musicians to honor Coltrane's musican and spiritual legacy. The concert has been held continuously since then, with Northeastern University hosting it for the past 25 years. The following events are ...
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Buffalo Springfield to Headline Bridge School Benefit
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JamBase
TICKETS ON SALE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19 AT 10 AM Buffalo Springfield will headline Neil Young's 24th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concerts. The rest of the daily lineup, which includes Pearl Jam, Elvis Costello, and others, is available below. Tickets for both shows are on sale Sunday, September 19 at 10am at Livenation.com. Reserved seats are $150.00 and $75.00 and general admission is $35.00 plus applicable fees. A limited number of 4 packs of general admission tickets are available for $99.00 ...
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For Young Jazz Musicians, More Helping Hands
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AAJ Staff
JAZZ musicians have long lamented the loss of the apprenticeship system, which vanished along with the nightspots that lined former music hubs like Dixwell Avenue in New Haven and West 52nd Street in Manhattan, where players of different generations shared bandstands, beer and trade secrets after the marquees went dark. Billy Taylor, 89, is now artistic director for jazz at the Kennedy Center, but at one time was the protégé of the piano titan Art Tatum and worked as the ...
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L.A. Music Academy Music Producer Degrees: Spring 2011
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Chris M. Slawecki
Los Angeles Music Academy to Offer Associate of Arts Degree in Music Production Sean Halley Named Music Production Department Chair Pasadena, CA: Los Angeles Music Academy College of Music (www.lamusicacademy.edu) announced that beginning in Spring 2011, it will offer an Associate of Arts in Music Production Degree. The program focuses on managing the production process as a whole, and will immerse students in more than 25 classes that provide the tools and techniques they need to become successful music producers. ...
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National Jazz Museum in Harlem Aquires Long-Lost Collection: Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday & More
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Chris M. Slawecki
NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM ACQUIRES LONG-LOST COLLECTION OF RECORDINGS BY AMERICAN JAZZ ICONS
Over 100 hours of live performances capture the golden age of jazz and include Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman & More
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem (NJMH) today announced the acquisition of a historic collection of never-before-heard recordings, including live performances of great American Jazz icons from 1935-1941. The collection of 975 aluminum and vinyl discs, over 100 hours of ...
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Jazz Band Classic announces auditions for the 2010-2011 season!
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Matt Holman
Are you a jazz instrumentalist looking for a new musical challenge? Are you 22 or under and enrolled in a Tri-State Region conservatory, college, or high school? Are you looking to play and network with other like-minded musicians and perform with world-renown guest soloists in some of NYC's best venues? Now accepting audition applications for Jazz Band Classic's upcoming season! About Jazz Band Classic The New York Youth Symphony's opportunities for young musicians include a merit-based tuition-free swing-era jazz band ...
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